Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Despite pledges from campus leaders to diversify all facets of their institutions, faculty have remained stubbornly white, according to a new report from the Education Trust, a non-profit that works to close opportunity and achievement gaps. “It reflects something that we’ve long known,” said Dr. Kimberly A. Griffin, professor and dean of the College of Education at the University of Maryland. “ That the student body is diversifying much faster than the faculty is. ” The report, based on 2020 da

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Since late 2021, when Google announced that it would impose a 100-terabyte limit on the unlimited free storage it had been offering to higher education institutions through its Google Workspace for Education platform, universities around the country have been paying closer attention to the data stored by their users on Google Cloud. Google implemented the policy not only because the storage required by universities has grown unmanageable but also because universities — for the most part unwillin

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University Business

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Cover the basics, offer hands-on training and adhere to privacy and ethics. These are three of the six must-have modules for a cybersecurity course, and these 10 colleges have them all. Educational institutions are in dire need of cybersecurity professionals as criminal organizations continue to set their sights on the education sector. Since the pandemic, the increased reliance on digital technology, such as virtual meetings and online learning, has created additional pathways enabling bad acto

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Higher Education Today

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Title: Considerations for Campus Decisionmakers Announcing Continuation of or Changes to Vaccine Requirements Author: American College Health Association The American College Health Association (ACHA) recently released a brief on what colleges and universities might consider when continuing or revising their campus vaccine requirements. The ACHA noted that vaccine requirements have long been in use for.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Dr. Kayon Hall wants to change the way academia thinks about undocumented students. “Black and undocumented students are socially and politically left out of the conversation,” said Hall, an assistant professor of higher education administration at Kent State University in Ohio. This year, Hall published an article with the Journal of First-Generation Student Success about the lived experiences of Black undocumented students, highlighting the ways higher education has excluded them from immigrat

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Colleges and universities are spending millions of dollars every year to keep their networks safe from cyberattacks — no small task in the face of persistent ransomware from hackers who remain drawn to higher education as a target. And the financial commitment universities make is just part of the challenge. Attackers and the developers of security tools are playing an endless game of cat and mouse, as tools are updated to shore up vulnerabilities while attackers continually probe for new ways i

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University Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Expectations for communication skills are high for students entering college and even higher for graduating students transitioning to their careers. Following the shift to distance learning and hybrid work, effective written and cross-channel communication is more critical than ever. Higher-education institutions now have a deeper responsibility to teach students how to communicate effectively to help them succeed beyond graduation. .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2022

For close to a year, I have been strategizing and working with Randy Raymond, a software engineer at Google, to make access to computer science education the new “Space Race” and create models that schools can scale to deliver instruction to students. We believe that this movement can be expanded and go a long way towards increasing diversity in fields like engineering and computing.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

University esports programs have undergone a major evolution in recent years, expanding beyond a niche opportunity for student engagement to full-blown competitive teams that support their own career development programs, curriculums and more. The growth of scholastic esports programs has coincided with a massive boom in the greater esports world — which, according to one estimate, could be a $5.74 billion industry as early as 2030.

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University Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Written communication ranks as a top skill employers want to see in new graduates—and one that will become increasingly important in a workforce that communicates and collaborates digitally. But how can institutions make sure students get writing support, without placing the burden on instructors who might not have the time or confidence required to give it?

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Symplicity

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Understanding the wants and needs of early talent are some of the most valuable resources to any recruiter. Much like other generations, Gen Z is a generation that has set expectations for their future careers and employers. During the fall season, Symplicity Recruit conducted a student survey to get a sense of what’s important to students nearing graduation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government and higher education institutions have fed the public a steady diet of bad enrollment news. Public health concerns increased responsibilities to care for and educate school-aged children and disrupted jobs and industries. All these factors contribute to recent enrollment declines at institutions of higher education.

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EAB

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Blogs. The 50 most in-demand skills for graduates of your master's programs. We know that graduate students often enroll to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for bigger and better professional opportunities. But which skills do employers seek most frequently, and which mater’s programs offer top skills to students? Our researchers analyzed job postings data nationwide to determine the top 50 most in-demand skills for professionals with a master’s degree.

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University Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As monks chanted evening prayers in the dimly lit Saint John’s University church, members of the student LGBTQ organization, QPLUS, were meeting in a dedicated, Pride flag-lined lounge at the institution’s sister Benedictine college, a few miles away across Minnesota farmland. To Sean Fisher, a senior who identifies as non-binary and helps lead QPLUS, its official recognition and funding by Saint John’s and the College of Saint Benedict is welcome proof of the Catholic schools’ “acknowledging qu

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Terminalfour

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Students are under increasing pressures, and are looking beyond the academics at what student life is like at universities and colleges. Higher education institutions have an opportunity to highlight their wellness programs as part of the university experience to help student conversions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Dr. John B. King Jr., who served as U.S. Secretary of Education under President Obama, will become the 15th chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), effective January 2023. Dr. John B. King Jr. "I am humbled and honored to accept the position of chancellor and to advance Governor Kathy Hochul’s vision to make SUNY the best statewide system of public higher education in our nation,’" King said.

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Symplicity

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Every recruiter knows that recruiting season is one of the most stressful times of the year. Searching for best-fit early talent is a challenging task. Despite the fact that recruiters spend less than 10 seconds reading a resume, it takes them days to look through long lists of candidates and decide on which ones they want to pursue. A platform like Recruit alleviates some of the most tedious aspects of recruiting by allowing the recruiter to focus on engagement instead of screening.

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Edu Alliance Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Why is that a problem? December 5, 2022 by Dean Hoke : In the newest edition of the 2022 Open Doors Report, US university’s international student enrollment shows encouraging signs. International students coming to the United States are reported at 948,519, which nears the pre-pandemic level. However, the number of Americans studying abroad in 2020-21 was 14,549 compared to 162,633 in 2019-20 and the high watermark of 350,000 in 2018-19.

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University Business

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Alert to administrators seeking student success solutions: the needs of today’s incoming students do not resemble those of past generations. While the impact of unfinished learning in K-12 is well known to higher ed leaders, what may be less obvious is that hybrid learning and other pandemic-driven adjustments are seen as the “new normal” by incoming college students, according to the new “ Navigating the Recovery ” report from higher ed consultants EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has launched an initiative to bolster science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education nationally. U.S. Deputy Education Secretary Cindy Marten This new Raise the Bar: STEM Excellence for All Students initiative aims to help implement equitable, high-quality STEM education for students from Pre-K to higher ed in order to ensure career readiness and global competitiveness.

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AIFS Abroad

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Last Updated on December 9, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Do you have a loved one who is planning on interning abroad in the new year? If so, we have great news — we’ve narrowed down some ideas for gifts that you can give the special intern or interns in your life. . Drumroll, please! Here are the top 10 gifts for interns this holiday season: #1: Travel journal.

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Via's

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Companies Team Up to Make Travel Affordable & Accessible for All . When StudentUniverse Business Development Manager Carlo Fabros first encountered Via at the 2019 CCIS Study Abroad Conference, he saw the potential for a great partnership between the two organizations. . Carlo Fabros, Business Development Manager at StudentUniverse. So did Via. Both share a commitment to powering global travel.

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Campaign group calls for institutions to be accountable via short-term assessments after 59% missed goals The majority of UK universities have failed to meet their carbon reduction targets, figures reveal. The sector had a goal to reduce emissions directly controlled by institutions by 43% between 2005-06 and 2020-21. Continue reading.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Williams College faculty voted 81-5 to approve the creation of an Asian American studies (AAS) concentration beginning Fall 2023, The Williams Record reported. The vote – done at a Dec. 7 faculty meeting – will make Williams the first small liberal arts college in New England to establish such a program, according to Dr. Stephen Tifft, chair of the Committee on Educational Affairs (CEA) and professor of English.

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AIFS Abroad

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Last Updated on December 7, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Looking for some shopping inspiration? If you’re searching for gifts for someone in your life who loves traveling or will  study abroad in 2023 , don’t miss these amazing gift options for international travelers. . Here are our picks for the top 10 best gifts for study abroad students in 2023: #1: Travel Cup Holders for Your Luggage.

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EAB

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Podcast. Faculty Burnout is Real and Cannot be Wished Away. Episode 130. December 6, 2022. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Only 179 out of 240 existing teacher training courses have been accredited under DfE’s new standards from 2024 England’s teacher shortage could worsen after the government rejected appeals by dozens of established providers to gain official accreditation for their initial teacher training courses. Only 179 out of 240 existing courses have been accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) under its new standards for initial teacher training from 2024, and the DfE has now turned down all appea

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Legalized betting on college sports took center stage on the second day of the Sports Business Journal Intercollegiate Athletic Forum (IAF) Thursday in Las Vegas, with panels focusing on the opportunities and threats for schools from gambling and its effect on the mental health of athletes. Gambling on college sports has exploded since the Supreme Court ruled that states could legalize it in 2018.

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Proctor Academy

DECEMBER 6, 2022

During November and early December, what old New Englanders refer to as “stick season”, the contrast between deciduous and coniferous trees on the mountain landscapes around Proctor is stark. On Proctor’s logo is an evergreen tree, outwardly representing Proctor’s deep commitment to the natural world and our belief that relationships, like the green branches that stand out during stick season, last through even the longest of winters.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This post is one in a five part series on securing a summer internship in college housing and residence life through the ACUHO-I’s Housing Internship Program. It is written from the perspective of a former ACUHO-I Intern. The series will walk you through the process from beginning to end providing tips and tricks along the.

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CIP

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I t takes many hands to support families in their journey toward success - no matter what that definition of success may be. The professional and personal partnerships we forge along the way are truly incredible, and organizations like the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) have helped fill an important need by bringing us closer together, sharing best practices, and reminding us of the purpose behind what we do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Brown University has added caste protections to their nondiscrimination policies so that Dalit students have official channels to report bias, NBC reported. Dalit refers to the people otherwise referred to as Harijans, or ‘Untouchables’ under India’s caste system, according to Minority Rights Group International. This makes Brown one of the latest schools to make such a move and the first Ivy League school to mention casteism in its general policy, according to Dalit civil rights organization Eq

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Proctor Academy

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As we approach the darkest days of the year, cold nights are countered by a stubborn midday sun that warms us while threatening to soften the frost hardened ground. The thin film of ice on the pond each morning reluctantly gives way as the sun comes up over Gannett House and the east end of campus.

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The University of California is trying to divide and conquer the 48,000 workers on strike by acceding to the demands of some groups but not others The strike by unions representing 48,000 academic workers at the University of California stands at a perilous crossroads. It is by far the largest and most important strike in the history of American higher education, with the potential to transform both the status and income of those who work in an “industry” that now employs more workers than the f

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University Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Higher education institutions have long grappled with how to effectively close the gaps that exist among their student populations. However, the challenge has only accelerated as colleges and universities gain a more diverse population of students, including a growing percentage of nontraditional students. . Add to that a new reliance on virtual instruction, and higher education leaders are quickly realizing the need to level up support to ensure student success, particularly with regard to

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Dr. Anita L. Allen spent about a year in corporate law before returning to higher education because, in her “heart and soul,” she was an academic. Allen, currently the Henry R. Silverman Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania Penn Carey Law School, has had a storied career in the fields of law, bioethics, data protection, and privacy.

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Proctor Academy

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Last week ten Proctor folks, four students and six faculty members, traveled to San Antonio, Texas for the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Conferences – the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) and the People of Color Conference (POCC).

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